Show ContentsBrogelman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Brogelman surname is thought to derive from the Middle High German word "brogen," meaning " to brag;" as such it was probably originally a nickname, which later evolved into a surname.

Early Origins of the Brogelman family

The surname Brogelman was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Brogelman family

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Brogelman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brogle, Brogel, Brogen, Broghill, Brogelman, Brogelmann, Broghel, Breughel, van Breugel and many more.

Early Notables of the Brogelman family

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Migration of the Brogelman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Fritelle Bruhler, who settled in Philadelphia in 1817; Klara Brogle, who settled in America in 1832; Dorothea Bruhl, who arrived in Baltimore in 1834.



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